Metal Fabricator / Mechanical Fitter

  • Hudson Shribman
  • Jun 03, 2026
Full time Engineering

Job Description

Metal Fabricator / Mechanical Fitter up to 43.5k + Benefits

Oxfordshire ABJ6541

Perm full time / onsite

An aerospace leader is urgently seeking a Sheet Metal Fabricator/Mechanical Fitter to contribute to the delivery of bespoke, high-quality vehicle solutions through complex prototype development, retrofit, and series production. The role involves developing and manufacturing detailed parts from sheet metal to aviation standards within a workshop assembling components, and working closely with the design team on prototype work.

As metal fabricator / mechanical fitter you would carry out detailed inspections of subcontractor manufactured parts to ensure compliance with engineering drawings.

As a fabricator fitter you would also carry out repairs to in service helicopters using sheet metal and composite techniques to maintain the safety.

Key Responsibilities

  • Accomplishment of work as directed by the Installation Supervisor or Certifying Engineer
  • Manufacture detailed parts from sheet metal
  • Inspect parts manufactured by subcontractors
  • Assembling parts manufactured by subcontractors
  • Applying protective coatings
  • Working closely with the design team
  • All parts manufactured must be in compliance with the design data to ensure safe operation of the vehicles
  • Working as part of a team or individually depending on the specific work packages
  • Working within a highly regulated environment
  • Flexible working attitude to deal with the changing priorities within the departments

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

  • Minimum Level 2 qualification in Fabrication
  • Previous experience in a similar role such as Sheet Metal Working, Metal Fabrication, Mechanical Fitter or Automotive repair
  • Ability to work as part of a team, and on own initiative to high standards
  • Be able to read and understand detailed engineering drawings and associated data
  • Able to work in confined spaces
  • Able to adhere to the requirements of H&S to wear the appropriate PPE for each task

Desirable

  • Knowledge of techniques used in manufacturing parts from sheet metal to close tolerance
  • Knowledge of types of fasteners used to assemble sheet metal and components using rivets, mechanical fasteners and adhesive bonding.
  • Ability to use SAP / Envision
  • Clean Driving Licence
  • Sheet Metal Experience
  • Composites Experience

Clearance Successful candidates will be required to undergo background screening and obtain relevant security clearances, subject to role requirements. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Salary dependent on Experience: Strong Benefits Base: Strong Pension Plan; Medical

To Apply: Please contact Alison Basson ABJ6541 on (phone number removed), (phone number removed) or apply to